J. Kenji López-Alt'S Fat, Diner-Style Burgers À La The Village Vanguard’S – a delicious recipe with ground beef, kosher salt, bacon, clarified butter, cheddar cheese, buns. Easy to follow and perfect for any occasion.
Serves 4
Meat & Poultry
Servings:persons
1
Form the beef into two 6-ounce patties about 5 inches wide and 3/4 inch thick (it should be about 1 inch wider than your bun). Season heavily on all sides with salt and pepper.
2
Heat the bacon strips in a large cast-iron skillet and cook over medium heat, turning occasionally, until crispy on all sides. Transfer to a paper towel-lined plate. Use a spoon to carefully remove any large bits of debris left in the pan from the bacon.
3
Add the clarified butter to the skillet and increase the heat to medium high. Add the hamburger patties and cook without disturbing until a deep crust develops on the first side, about 1 1/2 minutes. Lower the heat as necessary if the fat starts to smoke excessively. We're aiming for slow and steady browning over a hard dark char here.
4
Flip the burgers, top with cheese, and continue to cook until the second side is browned and the center of the patty registers 125u00b0F on an instant read thermometer for medium rare or 130u00b0F for medium. Transfer the burgers to a plate and set aside to rest. Scrape the skillet out into the sink, removing any gunk but leaving a thin sheen of oil in the bottom.
5
Toast the buns in the now empty skillet, turning them gently for even browning.
6
Construct your burgers, topping as desired, and serve immediately.
684
kcal
Calories
54
g
Fat
3
g
Carbs
44
g
Protein
FatCarbsProtein
* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.
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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.
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Frequently Asked Questions
This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.
You need 7 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 12 ounces ounces freshly ground beef (see headnote), 1 pinch kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper, plus more to taste, 6 strips thick cut bacon, 3 tablespoons clarified butter (see headnote), and more.
Yes, J. Kenji López-Alt'S Fat, Diner-Style Burgers À La The Village Vanguard’S falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.
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